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Ocean acidification in our seas

Landmark global scale study reveals potential future impact of Ocean Acidification on species’ distribution

Plymouth University news: Ocean Acidification and the extent to which marine species are able to deal with low pH levels in the seas, could have a significant influence on shifting the distribution of marine animals in response to climate warming.

China agreement

China collaboration emphasises growing international reputation for Plymouth dental school

Plymouth University news: The signing of a collaboration agreement with the fourth Chinese institution in a year emphasises the growing international reputation Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has for dental research excellence

Gregory Borne

Academic to address International Surfing Symposium in Australia

Plymouth University news: A leading sustainability and surfing researcher has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the 2017 International Surfing Symposium on Australia’s Gold Coast

Image credit: Gibe at the German language Wikipedia via Wikimedia Commons

Study explores vets’ attitudes towards treatment of wild animals

Plymouth University news: Veterinary practices could be treating increasing numbers of wildlife casualties while facing significant restrictions in terms of cost, knowledge and facilities, according to new research by the University of Plymouth

PPI guidelines

Initiative designed to bring health and social care professionals and patients and public together

The University of Plymouth and The Health Foundation have joined forces to provide tools to help the medical profession and patients work together more effectively, to the benefit of improved care and the NHS.

Brain Tumour Research Christmas tree campaign offers hope

Brain Tumour Research Christmas tree campaign offers hope

Plymouth University news: Research into brain tumours at Plymouth University receives a boost from charity Brain Tumour Research's Christmas Hope Tree

Malnourished children

Funding to support investigation in to new treatments for malnourished children

Plymouth University news: An international research fund led by the Medical Research Council has awarded funding to a group including researchers from Plymouth University, to find new treatments for severely malnourished children

Ebola

Could co-infection with other viruses detrimentally affect the survival of those with Ebola virus?

Plymouth University news: Why did some people display the symptoms of Ebola yet not have the virus, and does infection by other viruses affect survival from the disease?

Professor Bing Hu, centre, with colleagues Jemma Walker, Donald Singer, Portia Grayson and Jonathan Davies

Plymouth University role in international stem cell conference

Plymouth University news: Stem cell research experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have played a role in an international stem cell conference in Paris

Associate Professor Siobhan Creanor with her Science Council commendation

Science Council commendation for Plymouth University medical research statistician

Plymouth University news: Associate Professor Siobhan Creanor from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and who is also Director of the Peninsula Clinical Trial Unit, has received a commendation from the Science Council

Spiny lobster

Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'

Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported

Soil erosion

Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa

Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth